Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 65)

1Ć43 Learning About the System
Handling and Preparing Reagents
CAUTION: Discard any reagent that is frozen. Do not thaw and use. The reagent
composition is irreversibly altered when the reagent is frozen.
Handle and prepare the reagents used on the 800 systems as follows:
Reagent Handling and Preparation Instructions
7.3/CO-ox Zero 7.3/CO-ox Zero is ready to use. Invert the bottle several times
to mix thoroughly before use.
6.838 Buffer 6.838 Buffer is ready to use. Invert the bottle several times to
mix thoroughly before use.
Wash G/L Zero WashG/L Zero is ready to use. Invert the bottle several times to
mix thoroughly before use.
Cal G/L Cal G/L is ready to use. Invert the bottle several times to mix
thoroughly before use.
Cleaning Solution 1 Cleaning Solution 1 is ready to use. Invert the bottle several
times to mix thoroughly before use.
Cleaning Solution 2 Cleaning Solution 2 is ready to use. Invert the bottle several
times to mix thoroughly before use.
Conditioner Conditioner is ready to use. Mix thoroughly before use.
CO-oximeter Slope CO-oximeter slope is ready to use.
Deproteinizer Prepare Deproteinizer according to the package directions.
Allow the solution to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15
minutes or until the powder dissolves. When the powder
dissolves, invert the vial several times to ensure that the
solution is thoroughly mixed before aspirating it into the
system.
NOTE: Do not tighten or remove the bottle cap on any on-board reagent, or
attempt to mix the contents of one bottle with another. The bottle caps are adjusted
to ensure correct reagent flow.
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